Episode 55: Observing Your Life_The Gunas as Guide

Welcome to episode 55 of The Life Right Here podcast. 

As I sat in the surf this morning I began to just run some ideas around in my head as to the topic of today’s podcast and I settled on a short episode explaining and reflecting on The 3 Gunas or qualities of nature that are the basis of the teachings of Ayurveda (and Yoga).

These are at the forefront of my mind right now as I prepare for my third module of Yoga Therapy study coming up in April. And one of our pre-reading tasks is to read Chapter 14 of the Bhagavad Gita - it’s all about the gunas - and  as I have I've been reconsidering my own understanding of the gunas and how they play out and are impacting my own life right now. 

In this episode we learn about Sattva, Rajas and Tamas and their characteristics as well as reflect on the predominant quality in our life right now and how we might bring balance.

In the Episode I suggest a number of other episodes that may be of support in further exploring some of the suggestions I give for cultivating Sattva Guna in your daily life.
Here are the links to those:
Episode 25 The Tranquil Posture
Episode 26 The Art of Pratyahara
Episode 34 The Medicine of Silence
Episode 8 Guided Practice: Brahmari Pranayama
Episode 5 Guided Practice: Bija Mantra 'Hreem'
Episode 11 So Ham

I'd love to hear your reflections on the 3 Gunas and how they' re impacting your body, mind and heart right now. Message me on Insta @amala_yoga_shala or email me amalayogashala@gmail.com to let me know your thoughts or questions.

Have a beautiful week. Thanks for listening.
Em x